Attend leadership conference

Over 200 youth from across the nation attended the 2006 National 4-H Leadership Conference held July 2427 at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln Hayley Trahan Liptak from Rutland along with Laura Gurwitz of Newton were participants at the conference representing Massachusetts.

"Science, Engineering and Technology for the 21st Century" gave about 200 students, ages 14-18, from across the nation the opportunity to learn about cutting edge technology and take it back to use in their community.

Both girls participated as members of the Massachusetts Teen and Technology Task force that will be initiating a statewide 4-H Tech Team this fall that will enhance their skills with computers, GPS/GIS, biotech, robotics, HTML, PowerPoint, and digital photography and share this knowledge with 4-H clubs and the local community.